Armed robbers hit Crescent City bank Monday

Masked men armed with handguns robbed a Putnam County bank Monday and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash, authorities said.

The two men entered the Bank of America at 913 N. Summit St. in Crescent City shortly before 1:30 p.m. and demanded cash. They fled on foot with the cash, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

No one was hurt in the robbery and no shots were fired. The Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Crescent City Police Department with the investigation.

Anyone with information about the case can call Northeast Crime Stoppers at (888) 277-TIPS (8477).